Skip to main content

Search the middle of everything...

Shedd Aquarium

Lloyd Hopkins Field

98 Arnold Palmer Road, Alton, IL 62018

Minor League Teams

"The Hop" is the home of the Alton River Dragons, a Prospect League team, who had their inaugural season in 2021.

A synthetic surface was installed in February 2022 and the grandstand was expanded to hold a capacity crowd of 3000.

What's happening nearby...

Rock the Hops 2026

Downtown Alton •  Aug 08 @ 2PM

Get ready to rock out in Downtown Alton for Rock the Hops 2026, where music, art, and craft beer collide for an electrifying celebration of creative…

Read more about Rock the Hops 2026

Alton Food Truck Festival

Alton Amphitheater •  Aug 22 @ 4PM

Enjoy global street food, live music and riverfront views at the Alton Food Truck Festival! Sample favorites from food trucks across the region, plus drinks from…

Read more about Alton Food Truck Festival

Mississippi Earthtones Festival

Alton Amphitheater •  Sep 19 @ 12noon

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Mississippi Earthtones Festival, rooted in rhythm! Enjoy live music, interactive art, 100+ educational booths, local food and family fun along…

Read more about Mississippi Earthtones Festival

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.